BMX Threaded Headset & Fork- Installing, Removing, Tricks, and Tips

[@519CZRacer]

Well done video. I'm restoring my 1978 Torker as a retirement project. Your video was a great refresher on how to do the job correctly.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@marclarson5622]

Hey, thanks, mate. That was clear and very useful. And that bit about an extra hammer knock on the tension bolt when the fork is stuck was JUST what I needed. cheers.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

You're Welcome! Glad I Could Help

[@timothybaker6596]

Really appreciate all of your videos. I’m restoring/ rebuilding a few of my old BMX bikes and super helpful to have professional, well produced videos to help along the way. Keep them coming !

[@madzonic16]

I got all the proper tools but I'm just here to learn the old school way :)

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions. I’m happy to help!

[@EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

Thanks for showing the old school fork assembly. I'm rebuilding a 35 year old BMX for my grandson that was my sons. Your tips and instructions were just what I needed.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Glad I could help. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[@spunkybrewster1972]

Very good video. This really helped me with my old school BMX restoration.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Thank you. I'm glad i could help.

[@Zaa_73]

I learned a lot from this one, thanks 👍🏻

[@fraidybunch]

Excellent video! Just picked up a 1990 Giant Impactor for short $ and rebuilding a piece at a time. This is an awesome channel. Hugely appreciated!

[@abbeyet1494]

Watching this video all the way here in the Philippines...a BIG thanks to your video..im trying to fix my daughter's bmx

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Awesome! I hope it helped. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@DadeRich720]

I got a 99 nsx same exact parts as that vfr except for the seat post mine is 22.2 n i got a 3/32 chain drive which makes this bike even smoother n lighter along with 1.75 tires on some alloy rims

[@davidrex9592]

Excellent video, saved me tons of frustration. Building a 1980 mongoose with some newer retro parts for my grandson. Of course, have to stick with the Sky Wheels

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Thanks! Glad I could help. I use to have a 1980 Super Goose. It was the bike I learned to Bunny Hop on. I hope to own one again some day.

[@TonyOldskool]

Great vid, think I need to change out the bearings on my old Raleigh Burner

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Thank you, I’m glad I could help!

[@lewisjohn2597]

Great video and tutorial. I am currently restoring an old Scorpion Breakdancer BMX, circa 1986 and i will need to replace the whole headset and it is exactly the same as this one. Does anyone recommend what one to get? What size/type?

[@Allentox]

Good video, helped me alot.

[@deepdesigns415]

Perfect teaching

[@willburr1786]

Comprehensive stuff as per usual thanks mang

[@dominicvirtudes6593]

1:37 that rock gave me a huge headache without knowing what's it purpose so I ask my friend and learning more since I'm new to bike and fixing it on my own

[@troytaylor1913]

On my personal bikes, I put ball bearings in without the cages to get extra bearings in. It rolls better and lasts longer. Doing it that way you are depending on the grease to hold all the bearings in while you are trying not to knock them off while putting the fork through. I do it over a towel so if a bearing falls out it won't go bouncing and I will find it. I don't remember how many extra bearings I could get in the headset, one bearing on the rear wheel, and two bearings on the front wheel, it was three or four on the bottom bracket and headset. I would do the whole bike. It's easy but if one bearing falls out start over and try it again. Cages are made for quick assembly you don't really need them. I think my mid-70s Rally Sport when I was a teen didn't have cages from the factory. The bottom bracket is the hardest one to go cageless because the one-piece crank is bent it's hard to feed it through without knocking off bearings, One side at a time I get the spoket side first then the left side. It's easier not to do cageless the bottom bracket.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Great tips! Thanks for the advice!

[@troytaylor1913]

@@thebasementbikeshop2336 I'm not a mechanic. These are tips I got from my uncle who owned a bike shop when I got that Rally bike and the bike shop nearby does this too. It has more pros than cons. After doing thousands of miles commuting I think it makes a difference. Going cageless might be a good subject for you to make a video on.

[@TheArtcarol]

Love your videos, very detailed! Hey what’s that song playing it’s dope! Thanks

[@speakwithperry2022]

Race nut.. That was term I was looking for. Things have changed since I got out of bmx in the late 90's and was having trouble figuring out how to restore and older bmx bike. Any idea where to get 30 mm race nuts? The one that came with my frame and fork is too big for a gyro. Thanks!

[@mexicool187]

Your video helped me thank you so much 🙏👍

[@chrisdunn4385]

very useful

[@walkerrosewood9458]

Fantastic video! I've been learning to wrench, mostly on my mountain bikes. Between park tool and GMBN they cover a ton of stuff. However, I recently decided to restore my old bmx. Most of the videos for bmx are grainy 4:3 from eons ago. Your videos have clear picture and audio, are explained simply and effectively. Every time I google something related to bmx it leads me to your channel! Thanks for the content.

[@francenioforbes3680]

Thanks bro u help me alot

[@knowledge4all2be1]

Thank you

[@cleankicks4739]

Can you switches those bearings for the New Ones? I mean the frame looks the same, so you can put new Odyssey headsets on it??

[@jacobgerardy630]

I got a mid 80s columbia bmx that has 1 inch threaded forks. Problem is, the replacement cups I ordered are too small and have a lot of play. They're the standard 32.5 mm for old school bmx yet they're too small. Any ideas what I need to do?

[@seanmahoney5719]

I’m installing a new stem but when I turn the nut, the wedge won’t seem to catch….any idea what would cause that?

[@gmotif6]

I still have play in my headset. Added a gyro to my Dyno

[@MrKingNica]

Hey bro I don’t see any slotted washer on my bike I have a 1991 Schwinn predator mag and all I see after the top nut is the reflector

[@marlonalbarracin3845]

can we convert that on sealed bearings?

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Yes. They do make 1" Threaded sealed headsets. (I know they they DID when this bike came out) It will come with new cups and everything.

[@joemamaslama6375]

Maybe a bmx life hack video

[@christiantabangay3202]

I need to ask sir im a new subscriber and my bmx is all busted up i can afford new parts but im trying to earn enougjtjust to buy a new stem and fork and headparts of my bmx. But i wanted to ask if can a #21 quil stem fit in a #20 standard gt fork? Im no bike expert i just wanted to now before i stupidly buy the wrong one

[@darinfisher989]

I like old-school better because I don't like my gooseneck so low. I went to raise it on a new bike but no bueno.... The new ones you can't raise them up an inch or two

[@dizasuan2151]

Bro if my bmx headset is loose what happen to my frame and to my bike?

[@blg020]

Would this be the same on a 99 GT vertigo. My handle bars are kinda crooked. And I just want to straighten them. Also I have a brake cable running through the forks.

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Yes

[@dandogg1]

Anyone know if a Tuff neck would fit a 1978 Mongoose?

[@gelojowksonyu2488]

is it possible to convert a threaded to threadless? btw, very helpful video.👏🏾

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Yes! As long as the size matches up. So a 1" threaded can be converted to 1" threadless. You just need a new headset stem and fork. The same with 1-1/8" threaded

[@gelojowksonyu2488]

The Basement Bike Shop niceeee thankyousomuch man! more power and stay safe

[@danegrant6168]

can you switch treaded to threadless forks

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

A normal threadless fork and headset are 1-1/8" and a threaded is usually 1". They do make a 1" threadless fork, headset, and stem. That is, i know they did make one last time i did a conversion. (Note: some threaded headset bikes are 1-1/8" threaded but 1" is more common.)

[@danegrant6168]

@@thebasementbikeshop2336 thank you

[@thedanester4101]

Hey! Seems im a little late to the party. My "race nut" as you call it is stuck, it twists a little bit then stops. Any advise? Theres no nut on it its just round

[@DadeRich720]

Get a new one n make sure your fork threads are not worn out or stripped

[@DadeRich720]

Go on ebay n look for gt headset for bmx 1"

[@francenioforbes3680]

Guys do u think that's a 20inch bike

[@sirar0123]

Wth does that long bolt screw into?...especially when you have the brakes on it

[@Chinaman-gw6ts]

Hey bro how to keep my quill stem from wobbling inside the headset its annoying me everytime i make a drop on my bmx it makes a loud metal noise... Pls reply ASAP

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

Does it actually feel loose or does it just make the noise like its loose?

[@Chinaman-gw6ts]

@@thebasementbikeshop2336 its lose like its not tighten up

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

@@Chinaman-gw6ts I've never experienced this issue but one of my friends did and he took a soda can and cut a 2 inch strip out of the center of the can, then he wrapped this soda can shim around the stem just above the wedge. He said this tightened up the stem and got rid of the problem for him but make sure you keep the shim above the wedge. I hope this helps.

[@Chinaman-gw6ts]

@@thebasementbikeshop2336 or can i just switch from threaded stem to threadless with the same fork? Is it possible?

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

@@Chinaman-gw6ts Yes. There is a quill conversion adapter that goes in your fork like a quill stem and allows you to put a clamp on stem on it.

[@claimstain1037]

The stem is so tight how do you remove it?

[@darinfisher989]

Loosen the center bolt and give it a little tap with a hammer. That will push the wedge down

[@mila-goldfinch]

Stuck on same minute and cannot relaud next...happening in a couple minutes during all video..I cannot see all video

[@thebasementbikeshop2336]

That Is Strange. It might be a problem with the youtube app. I've watched it from multiple accounts and computers just now and didn't have a problem but i will look into it.

[@ARONHALLAM]

Im surprised an old bike is metric not imperial